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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.36, 44,240.28 and 17,719.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.36, 44,240.28 and 17,719.15 is: 24,452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.36 : 44,240.28 = 17,719.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.36/44,240.28 = 17,719.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.36x = 44,240.28 × 17,719.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.36x = 783,900,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,900,157.36/32,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.29

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